Syrian defence ministry announces four-day ceasefire after new accord with Kurdish force

Members of the Syrian army ride a vehicle en route to Al-Hasakah, following the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces
Members of the Syrian army ride a vehicle en route to Al-Hasakah, following the withdrawal of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Syria, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
Source: REUTERS

Syria's defence ministry announced a four-day ceasefire following a new agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), starting from 2000 local time on Tuesday.

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